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The Ace (USA) Story\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Volume 5<\/em> (Ace)<\/p>\n Here we are at fifth and final volume of Ace (UK\u2019s) visitation through the history of its namesake \u2013 Ace Records, originally of Jackson, Mississippi. Originally released on vinyl by Ace (UK) this set now includes numerous bonus cuts (9 on this volume alone). The original Ace label – founded in 1955 by Johnny Vincent \u2013 was home to countless classic blues, R&B and rock\u2019n\u2019roll gems. This release alone includes the likes of Huey\u201dPiano\u201d Smith (\u201cEducated Fool\u201d), Frankie Lee Sims (\u201cWell Goodbye Baby\u201d), Eddie Bo (\u201cRoll \u2018em Back\u201d), Sugar Boy Crawford (\u201cJockomo\u201d) and many others. The sound as always is top notch and the liner notes chock full of pictures, sleeves and detailed track information. The best idea of course is to pick up all five volumes. (24 tracks)\u00a0acerecords.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Dan Penn<\/strong> – The Fame Recordings<\/em> (Ace)<\/p>\n From the vaults of Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama we are served up twenty-four tracks from one of the legendary architects of Southern Soul. This collection finds the young Dan developing his craft but whether he\u2019s performing an aching ballad, mid-tempo groover or a straight up soul stormer Dan Penn delivers. His smooth, smokey voice wrapping tales of love, deep feelings and passion with a hickory smoked edge. Of course it is important to mention here that his principal song-writing partner Spooner Oldham and his masterful keyboard work were a key ingredient in the sound of Southern Soul and Spooner is credited with co-writes on all but five of the tracks included. Add Rick Hall\u2019s Fame Studio and the incredible musicians who played there and there can be no argument that this is the kind of music that makes anyone with an ounce of feeling in their soul stop and give it a good listen.\u00a0The accompanying booklet provides great detail into the sessions, songs and Penn himself. Kudos to Alec Palao and Dan Penn for a superior collection. (24 tracks) Buy HERE!<\/a> Gil Scott-Heron<\/strong> – The Revolution Begins<\/em> (The Flying Dutchman Masters (BGP)<\/p>\n Groundbreaking, hugely influential, timeless and mind-blowing recordings on the Flying Dutchman label by the late, great Gil Scott-Heron. Hip-hoppers, rappers, funky blues people, hipsters, jazzers, ethno-musicologists, academics, community leaders, social activists and plain ol\u2019 music fans everywhere cite Scott-Heron as a \u201cgot to\u201d guy when discussing the power of music to educate, instigate and initiate change.\u00a0I remember catching Gil Scott-Heron on TV numerous times around the time that these influential recordings were made and it was pretty much impossible not to feel the passion and power of the music. His music opened new doors for me as it did, I\u2019m sure, for countless others.\u00a0And the groove? Well, the groove was in the heart and thankfully Scott-Heron\u2019s massive heart and soul live on in his recordings so that we too can live, love and learn even though he is now long gone. 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